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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,438.40, 92,157.60 and 21,996.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,438.40, 92,157.60 and 21,996.80 is: 32,995.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,438.40 : 92,157.60 = 21,996.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,438.40/92,157.60 = 21,996.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,438.40x = 92,157.60 × 21,996.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,438.40x = 2,027,172,295.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,172,295.68/61,438.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,995.20

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